Use the interactive rodents exhibit to determine if each statement is fact or fiction.
Groundhog's Day is February 2nd.
- Fact
- Fiction
If a groundhog sees it shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.
- Fact
- Fiction
Capybaras only breed in the summer.
- Fact
- Fiction
Capybaras are found throughout the world.
- Fact
- Fiction
Capybaras can form strong bonds with humans.
- Fact
- Fiction
Field mice can measure up to a foot in length.
- Fact
- Fiction
Field mice have sharp teeth that never stop growing.
- Fact
- Fiction
Field mice are carnivores.
- Fact
- Fiction
Beavers are semi-aquatic
- fact
- fiction
Gray rats have tails that are slightly shorter than their bodies.
- Fact
- Fiction
Gray rats are mostly nocturnal, which means they are active at night.
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- Fiction
Gray rats are social creatures and sometimes occur in "rat packs."
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- Fiction
Beavers were once hunted for their furs, but are now protected.
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- Fiction
Beavers can weight over 100 pounds.
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- Fiction
Beaver tails are broad and flat.
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- Fiction
Beaver activity can result in erosion and loss of vegetation.
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- Fiction
Beavers and Groundhogs are similar in size.
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- Fiction
Gray rats and field mice can be of similar size.
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- Fiction
Beavers and Capybaras are found in the same geographic locations.
- Fact
- Fiction
Nutrias are considered an invasive species in many places.
- fact
- fiction